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Dry Flies

Dry Flies Dry trout flies are probably the most traditional, in most fisherman’s eyes, (although wet fishing goes back much further) This method is basically deceiving the trout into believing…
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Wet Flies

Wet Flies How to describe a wet fly, well perhaps If we said “aquatic insects that move” So it can represent a dead or dying insect or the struggling nymph…
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Which Flies

Can anyone tell me which flies other than daddy long legs to use on reservoirs in September? I have looked about and most seem to be on lures but I…
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River Fishing

I said i would be back!!!what have i let myself in for i have entered the wonderful world of river fishing. when i fish still waters i can cast relax…
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Windermere Lake

Directions: Take the A591 Crooklands to Keswick Road from the M6 motorway and after about 16 miles you arrive at Windermere and follow the signs to Bowness and you reach…
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GENERAL TIPS

Remember that fishing line degrades so at least once each season safely discard all old leader line and replace it. If you don't it could cost you the fish of…
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OBSERVATION

This is probably the most important aspect of any fishing and particularly for fly fishing. Look around you and see what insects are in the air and water. That should…
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CASTING

As a rough rule of thumb hold the handle with your thumb on top then - during your cast - keep your elbow tucked in to your side. Do not…
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FLY LINES

Most modern line is made out of a form of plasticiser which covers an inner core. There are some lines made in a different way but these tend to be…
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DROPPERS

When fishing with more than one fly you attach a point fly to the end of the leader and tie on droppers. These are short lengths of nylon which can…
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SINKANTS AND FLOATANTS

SINKANTS It is vital to continually degrease your leaders as it helps them sink. It also helps get rid of the shine which is very important in bright conditions. There…
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ROD & LINE BALANCE

Rods are often broken during assembly, particularly fly rods. To prevent this happening to you hold the rod low with the reel handle uppermost and double the end of the…
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FLY LINE CARE

When out fly fishing we all stand on the line or let it drop into the mud. Gradually a layer of dirt builds up on the line and dramatically reduces…
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SPINNING REELS

The biggest cause of problems with spinning reels is that anglers under fill the reels. To ensure easy casting, line must be loaded on until it is between 3/16" and…
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Catching Salmon

CATCHING SALMON FROM RIVER BANKS THAT ARE TREE LINED Salmon, or any other type of fishing where perhaps you would use a lure can be very frustrating when you walk…
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Float Fry

FLOATING FRY Tying: Hook 12-6 longshank Thread Black Body Pearl mylar piping (packed) Back White ethafoam Beard Red cock hackle Fishing Method: Floating line and long leader - usually June…
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Beaded Nymph

Bead Marabou Nymph Materials required: Shrimp (or curved) hook size 12 Black 6/0 tying thread 4 Black beads Black Marabou Tying: 1. Put 4 beads onto hook and ensure first…